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Six-year-old Ai-chan is getting the full idol experience at a young age: the singing, dancing, meeting fans, and even the occasional hatchet-job by the media.
Sneak preview released for new version of mega-hit rock song that will appear in U.S. theatrical screenings.
Piko Taro is the creation of a real musician with real talent named Kosaka Daimao, but unfortunately for him, Piko will be the one playing the Budokan this March.
You couldn’t possibly fit any more cuteness into this video or else you’d endanger the public with a cuteness overdose.
The popular idol group SMAP broke up on December 31 after performing music together for more than a quarter century.
Classically trained musicians will play selections from classic games including Fumito Ueda’s Ico at upcoming Tokyo-area performance.
Take a look at Tokyo’s underground tunnels from the driver’s seat of a train in this awesome new music video.
Already having made a substantial impact in France, the eccentric music of Les Romanesques is looking to break big in Japan.
If the anime series was called “Koto on Ice”, this cover would have just landed a spectacular quadruple axel.
Sutras aren’t meant to die in dusty old books, they’re meant to be alive in people’s voices.
They might have an average age of 59 years between them, but these ladies show they can still kick it with the young crowd in this new dance video.
If the name is any indication, the Kobe Disco Train promises to be a more uptempo and commercially viable version of a soul train.



















Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Family Mart changes its Famichiki packaging for the first time in nine years
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Family Mart changes its Famichiki packaging for the first time in nine years
3-second salt company jingle becomes #1 karaoke song in Japan across all genres
Piko Taro is back to rock your world with bizarre new Super Cup ice cream video
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
Suntanned Hello Kitty steals the show in Japanese magazine’s Sanrio freebies
Climbing season officially opens for Japan’s Mt. Hiyoriyama, the shortest mountain in the country
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Giant Mewtwo statue disappears from real-life Pokémon Center in Japan, may be headed to America
Foreign tourists staying in one part of Japan can now get nightly government hotel discounts
Hollywood live-action Naruto movie announces global search for its Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura